Impact – 2024 Impact Report Highlights
At Old Spike, our mission goes beyond coffee—we're committed to making a tangible social and environmental impact. This year’s impact report showcases the strides we've made in 2024, and we're...
Journal
Origin — A Guide To Honduran Coffee
Discovering Honduras: From Small-Scale Farms to Global Exports In the high-altitude haven of Central America, where mountains cradle emerald plantations, Honduras quietly asserts itself as a specialty coffee powerhouse. For...
Impact — Brewing Better This Christmas
Somehow, it’s only a mere month until Christmas day. It feels like we’ve blinked and December surrounds us. If you work in a supermarket or are a frequent high street shopper...
Impact — Alternative Advent: The Season of Giving
Christmas With Impact If you’re like us, the festive period is a time for celebration, family, and giving back. We often find ourselves wondering what we can do to help...
Learn — Washed Coffee: Process & Flavour
Introduction In the world of specialty coffee, pursuit of perfection leads to a myriad of unique and exquisite flavours. In this short guide, we'll immerse ourselves in the realm of...
Origin — A Guide To Kenyan Coffee
Discover Kenyan Specialty Coffee In the highlands of East Africa, where the equator cuts through the continent, lies Kenya, a country synonymous with breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and one of...
Impact — How Our Barista Training Works
How Coffee Can Reduce Homelessness It can be near impossible to get back into long-term employment if you’re an individual at risk of or experiencing homelessness. We’ll be highlighting how...
Learn — Light Roast vs. Dark Roast: What’s The Difference?
Explaining the Distinctions between Light and Dark Roast Coffee Coffee enthusiasts and connoisseurs gather around as we delve into the intriguing world of coffee roasting, specifically, the key differences between dark...
Origin — Exploring the Richness of Ethiopian Coffee
Discover Ethiopian Specialty Coffee Welcome to the birthplace of coffee! Ethiopia, with its majestic landscapes and vibrant coffee culture, is a treasure trove for specialty coffee enthusiasts. From the highlands...
Home Brew Guide — 3 Ways To Make Iced Coffee At Home
How To Make Iced Coffee At Home Although it hasn’t felt like it at times, summer’s here, and as such, we’re going to show you three easy iced coffee recipes...
Learn — Should You Freeze Your Coffee?
Freezing Specialty Coffee Beans As a coffee enthusiast, you know that every cup is a taste exploration waiting to happen. The flavour, aroma, and overall experience can transport you to...